Help:How to create Fanloid page

The article defines a basic set up of how Fanmade characters, Series pages, and Stories are formatted. Notice, that the page layouts are formed in a way that is easy to read, the page layouts are 'not' set in stone, you can arrange your own pages how you like, however, they must be easy on the reader. And notice that at any moment the administrator or trusted contributor has the right to edit a page in terms of orderliness.


 * See these pages to copy/paste the layout for easier editing
 * Page Layout (Characters 1)
 * Page Layout (Characters 2)

Namespace/Title
The following namespace of interest is "Fanloid Wiki:". This is for pages under site policy or are of importance for the wiki overall.

For the next explanation of the following an example name is used.
 * The titling of character pages
 * ...should be capitalized unless creator of the character has a specific way of typing the name.


 * ...should be romanticized (Latin alphabet), no raw language. The raw language is to be placed onto the page itself.
 * Example: This kanji, 人物 無名, would be romanticized to jinbutsu mumei, which can be translated as character nameless(unknown). So the page will be titled Mumei Jinbutsu.
 * Notice: Page titles are free to be last name followed by first name, so Mumei Jinbutsu can also be Jinbutsu Mumei. Just make sure to display the other name(alias) somewhere on the page and explain the order.
 * Notice: Do Not Move someone's page without their say!! This action can be looked upon as vandalism. However the administrator may attempt to correct a page by moving it, they may also move a page to avoid conflicting with something else. Such as when ambiguity is involved.

If this idea is confusing or restrictive, it is open for suggestions and change.
 * The titling of sub named derived character pages
 * ...when it comes to creating a derived character inspired by the official characters, then that character may be required to have a qualifier to avoid similar name conflicts and to also show who the character was created by. This also gives creators a chance to do their own version without interfering with someone else's version.
 * Example: If someone wants to create a relative or genderswap version of Mumei Jinbutsu and goes for a generic take on the name; the results will be (male) Mumeio Jinbutsu / (female) Mumeiko Jinbutsu . Various users can collaborate and share the character.

There is a list of established and notable derivatives that will show which is open source and which should not require a qualifier, please view it. Including this list of list of unestablished yet notable derivatives, both are based on the status of characters derived from Official Vocaloids.
 * ...when it comes to established derivatives of official characters, it would be courteous (and less controversial) to create an entirely new derivative with a different name instead of attempting to rewrite what has already been written.
 * Example: If Mumeiko Jinbutsu was a well established genderswap character of Mumei and everyone recognized her history and personality given by the original creator, then do not attempt your own version, instead create a sub derivative(subspecies) of her e.g Mumeito Jinbutsu or Mumeito Jinbutsu_(User:Name) ; the qualifier is only if another Mumeito appears and the community has no set idea on how to handle the character concept. To give this example more impact, Do Not create your personal version of Akita Neru! and attempt to push your version as being more official.
 * However, open source characters such as Meito and Kaiko (for example) that are established, should have fan interpretations by stories, so no qualifier for them is needed.

=Images=

If there is more than one image of the same character then add "-img (number)" or the subject at the end of the characters name. Do this number count for any additional images. It is highly preferred that Image policy is read in full, it saves the Admin trouble of deleting or moving images.

Images with the intention of being used for your characters and pages should start with your username or a name you like to use online. This: Your name_Character name OR Your name_Character name-Subject of the image
 * How to title your character images and other uploads relating to you.

examples
 * • Yourname_Charactername
 * • Yourname_Charactername_subject
 * • Yourname_Logoname
 * • Yourname_Seriesname

categorization
 * •   (optional)
 * • will link to  

This: Image Character name byArtist name OR Image_Character name. The result: "Image_Zatsune_Miku.jpg".
 * How to title uploads relating to the wikis intent; they are of someones fanmade, or images that are not yours. Images with the intention of being used for other peoples characters and pages- should start with the character presented in the image and then the artists username.

examples
 * • Image_Charactername byArtistname
 * • Image_Seriesname byArtistname
 * • Image_Charactername
 * • Image_Seriesname

categorization
 * • will link to  
 * • will link to  

=Page Layout=

This is the basic format that Pages are taking, suggestions, expansion and additions are welcomed as long as it does not disrupt the page flow. All Data within the section is the code you will use, excluding text written like "__HERE__". These are areas to insert certain bits of information. You can adjust the ==headers== as you see fit.

{| style="float: left; background: transparent;" __InfoboxTemplate__ __Introduction__
 * Fanloid and Mascot pages

Design
__HERE__

Personality
__HERE__

Biography
__HERE__

Appearances
__HERE__

Voice configuration
__HERE__

Notable songs
__HERE__

__Extra Sections__

Trivia
__HERE__

__Gallery__

Group design
__HERE__

Members
__HERE__

Biography
__HERE__

Appearances
OR

Notable songs/works
__HERE__

__Extra Sections__

Trivia
__HERE__

__Gallery__

__InfoboxTemplate__
This is where you enter the Template. It writes out the information you give in a special format.


 * For Fanmade Vocaloid pages
 * Template:Infobox/Character
 * Template:Infobox/Character2
 * Template:Infobox/SeriesType

See templates page for parameters.

__Introduction__
This is where you write up the introduction for the character.


 * For the character pages the intro is preferably short and to the point since the Biography section will be taking up that task. However if the character requires more explanation then please, feel free to extend the intro.
 * For the series(band/group etc) pages the intro can be short or long and detailed.

__Group Logo/Group Shot__
This is where you place an image such as a logo or group shot. An infobox for series pages isn't entirely necessary.


 * For the series(band/group etc) pages. See Fanloid (group) for an example.

__Design__
This is where you write up the appearance for the character.


 * For the character pages, type about their physical appearance and break down their attire and accessories.
 * For the series(band/group etc) pages, this is suitable when all the characters are wearing similar attire and accessories or if there is a certain appearance about the series or species.


 * Another example for series pages, explain the logo design or explain why Vocaloids under a series type look a certain way. Perhaps this would invite others to create their own version based on your series description.

__Personality__
This is where you write up the personality for the character.


 * For the character pages, for example, type about the character temperament, notable quirks, traits etc.
 * This section is not in the series layout due to each character being their own person and linking their pages. You can, however, add this section if you desire.

__Biography__
This is where you write up the biography(history) of the character.


 * For the character pages the history can include, for example, their back story or how they came into being developed by the creator, or even about their current life etc.


 * For the series(band/group etc) pages the history can include, for example, their development as a group or even their current life etc. Feel free to expand or manipulate this section for your desired use.

__Members__
This is where you write up the list of members for the series.


 * For the series(band/group etc) pages. See Fanloid (group) for an example.

__Appearances__
This is where you write up the list of appearances the character is featured.


 * For the character and series pages an appearance would be, for example, a story, comic, or music video etc.


 * For solo series pages, you should direct readers back to the character page by using

__Voice configuration__
This is where you write up the characters voice configuration using the pre-rendered table. See Vocaloid Wiki tutorial Using the Parameters, to understand what each section means.


 * For the character pages it is preferred that this section be used only if the character is indeed borrowing an official Vocaloid voice bank to create a singing voice. And remember, this is not the UTAU wiki, by which requires creating a voice for a character using the UTAU software. If you are indeed interested in creating an original voice bank using your own voice or an associate, then please, consider making an UTAUloid.


 * If the character is a silent Vocaloid (that is, they have no voice bank), then this section can also be used for describing the character's voice. Just remove "configuration" from the header or even change it; here are some ideas: "What __ sounds like" / "Voice mannerisms" etc.


 * This section can also be used for personified characters that are Human Vocaloids.

__Notable songs__
This is where you write up the characters notable songs.


 * For the character pages it just requires what songs (likely covers) they have sung, be sure to give proper credit. You can also describe what the song is about if you desire.


 * For the series(band/group etc) pages it just requires what songs (likely covers) they have sung. They can be duets with one another or with another series for example, or you can list songs by the individual members if you don't want the character pages to have a song list.

Remember, it has to be 'notable', section doesn't need every songs ever recorded since you can externally link to playlist, and six songs seems to be an appropriate number. Feel free to rotate songs out.
 * This section can also be used for creating a fake song list. Especially if the character has no actual voice bank to begin with. The section can be treated as purely fanon to connect to an existing story. It can also be used to list songs done by Human Vocaloids.


 * For solo series pages, you should direct readers back to the character page by using

__Extra Sections__
You can enter any extra sections you wish here. Note that even though the page follows a basic format- suggestions, expansion and additions are welcomed as long as it does not disrupt the page flow. The extra section can be moved above or below any headers.

__Trivia__
This is where you write up informative or interesting trivia about or relating to the character and or its series.


 * For both pages just put what you think someone should know, since trivia is for information that doesn't really fit into the Biography or Personality sections. For example, typing about the characters signature items and theme colors.


 * When it comes to adding other character(s) (that are not yours) into the mix, please respect the character and make sure the information is indeed canon based on the original creator(s) biography for the character(s) (the Usage clause). False information, inappropriate text and slander will be removed and you maybe warned about this.

__Character Policy__
This is where you write up information about your character that others should try and respect if they decide to use your character for whatever reason. An additional example, see UTAU Wiki's Usage Clauses section.

The section can be done manually or by using a template, or copy pasting the generic message.
 * Template:Notice/CharacterPolicy

See templates page for parameters.

__Gallery__
If images are of use, then we add a image gallery here, use this syntax. Note that the gallery template has its own set of parameters. See Fanloid Wiki - Gallery template. template version

Gallery
wikia version

__External links__
Any links to other pages with relevance to the subject may be placed here. Please use list format an asterisk (* and a space is placed before the link, then any comments after the link.)


 * The Series type infobox has a section for websites, however, it can be removed if the External links section is preferred.

__Categorize__
See Category help page for tips. Note that you can put a page into more than one category. Notice, Do Not categorize your User page to Fanmade Vocaloid categories, it will be removed. The exception is when it comes to Human Vocaloid, which should have its own category, or a profile page created and then linked to category.

Note that suggestions, subcategories and additions are welcomed, HOWEVER they must be discussed first before creation. Especially for Human Vocaloid; the term has never truly been given a title. Some suggestions have been: Humanloid, Autoloid.

...they will first be in the category  , this will be linked to the main subcategory    by use of the Your name template, which sorts automatically
 * For the characters and series pages that are of your property

...they can also be put in the  , this will be linked to the main category   
 * For series pages

Individual character pages can link to these categories.
 * Other forms of categorization
 * a character directly derived from an existing character,
 *  , example   ,
 * this will be linked to the subcategory  .


 * a characters based on a current derived character,
 * this will be linked to  .
 * For example, Akita Nero is based on Akita Neru, who is a derivative of Hatsune Miku.
 * For example, Akita Nero is based on Akita Neru, who is a derivative of Hatsune Miku.


 * a character that is genderbent(swap)
 *  , note this term is up for suggestions. So either swap / bent / change etc can be voted on. Though it should be noted that 'genderswap' has more search hits than the suggested two.


 * a mascot character derived from an existing character(or is original),


 * a character that is completely original (not based on an existing character),
 *  , note that mascots don't need to be here


 * and so on etc.


 * These are examples to be considered later

Reminder, Do Not create unneeded categories, it will be taken as spam. You don't need a personal series category for your characters, that is what the characters by... category and the article page is for. However, if you have an idea or suggestion, then please discuss it first.

The category examples for the series types are only if more characters arrive, as these are popular series to base a fanmade on.

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